The South African government works tirelessly each year to support the rate of rapid urbanisation the country is experiencing; and the added challenge of the depletion of suitable and available land for development certainly poses significant obstacles. With its vision to provide a home to every African, Motlekar Construction Technologies provides to the construction cross-sector forward-thinking alternative technologies with its focus geared towards ABT housing solutions. Incorporating stringent construction practices underpinned by rapid delivery and long-term, quality product lines it is resolute in its mission of building for the future by embarking on new construction methodologies. Whilst historically there may have been place for old brick-and-mortar practices, an ever-increasing housing shortfall demands that the industry find new and intuitive ways to solve this societal challenge. As the gold sponsor for the 2015 SmartBuild Expo, Motlekar Construction Technologies has recognised that the sector and the country has reached a critical turning point and it is imperative that every opportunity for engagement and dialogue with key role players is optimally used as an opportunity for human settlements development. Says, CEO, Warren Smith, “We recognise the SmartBuild Expo as an ideal meeting place for the construction sector to converge and create crucial synergies on the future of alternative technologies in the sector. We need the buy-in of the sector to enable this niche vertical to make measureable strides characterised by energy efficiencies and sustainability.” Author: Tracy Swain from Motlekar Construction Technologies. More Info link: http://motlekartech.com CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Motlekar Holdings acquires Vela – an investment that seeks to fast-track affordable housing projects to provide thousands of homes to South Africans countrywide
Providing a sustainable environment for South Africans to thrive is at the heartbeat of Motlekar Holdings and all the transactions it undertakes. And, innovation across the country’s key sectors is just one of the criteria it seeks when partnering with businesses. In its latest exciting acquisition of Vela Steel Building Systems, one of the market leaders in Alternative Building Technologies (ABT), one can visibly recognise its tireless pursuit of incorporating innovative construction methods to address the country’s housing backlog. The affordable housing category is a key focus area for Motlekar Holdings’ construction segment of its portfolio and with this being a fundamental part of the Government’s long-term strategic economic plan, strong growth can be anticipated. As a continually evolving sector, pioneering technologies are the solution to outdated traditional building methods. These all afford developers multiple, customisable housing opportunities on a small- or large-scale using energy-efficient methods of construction. Vela Steel Building Systems will now re-enter the market as Motlekar Construction Technologies and with a more fortified, resilient team of management, engineers and administration support, will continue to offer superlative building systems such as: • U-Truss - Lightweight steel roof trusses (conventional or alternative buildings) • S-Track - Lightweight steel frame walling systems (commercial, retail and residential) • Modular - Modular structurally insulated building panels (constructing houses, schools and clinics, which are robust and simple to erect) • Vel’ekhaya - Building systems (for urgent, temporary or emergency housing) Decent housing is a pivotal building block to maintain dignified and stable living conditions. This is a bedrock from which families can build better and improved lives and it is an area of delivery that cannot be set aside. Housing opportunities encourage integrated communities, which promote a …